TAGS: Adapted Physical ActivityAPAEnglishLithuanian Sports UniversityMaster Degree

Study at the LITHUANIAN SPORTS UNIVERSITY

INTERNATIONAL MASTER PROGRAM (ENGLISH) – ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Prerequisites: University bachelor’s degree
Language: English B2 level or IELTS 5.0/TOEFL 72
Credits, : 120 ECTS
Study type, duration: Full-time, 2 years
Diploma: Master of Health sciences
Annual tuition fee: 2554 EUR (not final numbers)
Begins: October 1st, 2024

OBJECTIVES

This is a unique university study program with the aim to train graduates in adapted physical activity (APA) who are capable to perform independent research in the field of APA, work as leaders and experts in the field of empowerment of persons with disabilities for pursuing independence, equal rights, participation in sport and recreation activities, as well as advocacy to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

COMPETENCIES THAT STUDENTS AQUIRE

  • Ability to use advanced modern tools for testing and assessing bio social and social functions, emotions and behaviour, and physical capacity in persons with disabilities.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the provisions of the of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their application of persons and their application in terms of equal opportunities and social inclusion.
  • Ability to critically evaluate and affect social policy in cases where discrimination or segregation of persons with disabilities is observed in the society.
  • Knowledge of strategies for the organization of inclusive physical activities for persons with disabilities and awareness about the possibilities for using them to sustain physical condition of persons with disabilities through cross-sector collaboration.

MODULES

FIRST YEAR

·         Conceptualization of Adapted Physical Activity
·         Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities through Physical Activity
·         Disability Sociology and Social Policy
·         Methodology and Statistics in Biomedical Research
·         Innovation and Research Projects
·         Disability Sports Technologies

SECOND YEAR

·         Inclusive Physical Education
·         Recreation for Persons with Disabilities
·         Research Practice
·         Master‘s Thesis

Important dates:

30th November 2023  –  30th June 2024
 Deadlines for application registration
30th November 2023  –  30th July 2024
Period for submitting additional required documentation for academic recognition of foreign qualifications
30th January 2024 – 01st August 2024
 Interview with applicants
30th January 2024  –  31st August 2024
 Invitations for studies

Contacts for Admission:

Telephone: +370 612 81605
Email: admission@lsu.lt
Lithuanian Sports University
Address: Sporto Str. 6, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania

Admission requirements:

https://www.lsu.lt/en/admission/admission-degree-students/general-admission-requirements/